Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

TORK LODGE , NO . 236 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Duncombe-place , York , when j there were present Bros . T . Gerard Hodgson VV . M ., W . Smith S . W ., j Samuel Border J . W ., C . Linley acting Chap ., J . Todd P . M . Treas ., i E . W . Puruell Secretary , Mungo Bryson acting S . D ., J . B Sampson J . D ., T . Watkinson I . G ., W . G . Calvert Tyler , Major MoGachen j P . M ., George Kirby P . M ., J . Sykes Rymer P . M ., George Balmford i

P . M ., David Lockwood , Tom Arohey , Charles Anderson , J . Biscombe , II . P . Hopton , E Carter , E . B . Kendall , A . Jones , T . Bawling , 0 . Livesey , E . R . Dodsworfch , H . L . Swift , N . Sfcimpson and others . The minutes of the lasfc regular Lodge , and the Lodge of emergency held on the 2 nd instant , were read and confirmed . A ballot was successfuly taken for Bro . Eugene George Nicholson ,

of 1449 , as a joining member . Bro . Kendall was then raised to the sublime degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . Todd P . M . The W . M . announced that he should represent the Lodge as Steward at the forthcoming Featival of the Boys' School , and Bro . Todd gave

notice that he should propose a sum of twenty guineas be voted at fche next meeting from the Lodge and Charity Funds , to be put on the W . M . ' s list . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired to the banqueting room , where the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony .

LODGE OF CONCORD , No . 632 . THE usual monthly meeting of this successful Lodge was held on 10 th May , at Trowbridge . Amongst those present were Bros . F . Kellandj W . M ., J . E . Hayward P . M ., R . De M . Lawson P . P . S . G . W ., C . Gauntlett P . M ., W . J . Mann P . P . G . S ., H . E . Bishop P . M ., T . S . Hill P . M ., J . H . Foley I . P . M ., G . L . C . Palmer S . W ., J . Pocock J . W ., H . Applegate , F . Selfe , W . R . Brown , A . Cox ,

H . H . R . Chapman , H . White , T . B . Barnes , H . Mnndy , G . Snailum , J . Gouldsmith , Wear , J . Lansdown , and several visiting brethren . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Offer was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , after which Bros . W . Walker and S . Pickard were passed to

the second degree . The ceremonies were most impressively performed by the W . M ., who at the close of the proceedings rose and said that he had still another duty fco perform , and one of a highl y pleasing and gratifying character , viz ., to present to Bro . Foley a Pasfc Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by tbe members of the Lodge .

The Worshipfnl Master spoke in a mosfc appreciative manner of the greafc interest Bro . Foley took in Masonry , aud of the urbanity and courtesy which always marked his conduct , making special allusion to fche able manner in which he filled the chair durin" * his year of office and of the impressive way which he performed the

installation in January last . Bro . Foley , in accepting the jewel , said he was completely taken by surprise , and , in a few appropriate remarks , referred to the great interest he felt in Masonry , believing that it waa calculated to make us all better men . The Lod- ^ e was

then closed in due form , and for the summer recess . The brethren then adjourned to the George Hotel for refreshments , during which Bro . Gibson , a visitor from a Lodge in the North of England , spoke of the great pleasure it had given him to see the very able manner in which the Lodge had been conducted thafc evening .

LILY LODGE OF RICHMOND , No . 820 . TpHE annual meeting of ibis Lodge was held on Wednesday , the - * 11 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , under the presidency of Bro . G . T . Salmon W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Richard Pye S . W ., E . Liebmann J . W ., 0 . Hubbard P . M ., G . C . Young P . M ., Myers P . M ., Forster Reynolds P . M ., Philips P . M ., J . Heath Secretary , H . Seymour-Clarke S . D ., J . Pelham J . W ., C . Robson I . G ., G . Cook D . C , several other members of the Lodge

and the following visitors : —J . G . Twinn W . M . 1306 , H . Sprake 813 , A . E . Sarti S . W . 180 , R . P , Forge W . M . 1693 , H . Jones 193 S . Smither J . W . 193 , N . L . Western P . M . 1693 , Th . Fiirsfc 269 , J . F . Bliss 1440 , G . R . Soper P . M . 1365 , H . Thompson 8 U 0 W . McDonald P . M . 1445 , T . J . Cusworth P . AI . 813 , W . Cook P . M . 22

J . Cogan P . M . 1365 , J . Hobbs P . M . 749 , E . F . Snook S . W . 1693 , W . J . Crutch W . M . 1580 P . G . D . Herts , E . Cattermole 217 , J . Tickle P . M . 1702 P . P . G . R . Middlesex , W . Pierpoint P . M . 813 , G . T . Holdom P . M . 1306 , R . B . Harding 1471 , J . Godwin J . D . 1579 , J . Herron 1524 , Sidney Tower 1441 , John Ambrose 2032 , E . Holsworth S . D . 1607

P . Kennedy P . M . P . P . G . D . C , B . E . Blasby P . M . 780 , E . Downs P . M . 788 , Fountain Meen P . M . 1707 , J . A . Robson P . M . 1415 , & c . Lodge having been opened wifch the nsual formalities tho ballot was taken for Bro . F . Mouflefc as a rejoining member , and he was dul y admitted . The installation of Bro . Richard Pye having been

completed , the following were appointed as Officers for the year : — Bros . Seymour-Clarke S . W ., Robson J . W ., Hubbard P . M . Treasurer , Heath Secretary , A . Combes S . D ., G . Cook J . D ., Young P . M . Organist , W . T . Laws I . G ., A . Oliver D . C , Reynolds P . M . Steward , A . Copping Assistant Steward , and J . Gilbert T yler . The ticket . * -

for the celebration at the Albert Hall having been disposed of by vote of the Lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Salmon , the Immediate Past Master , who in reply tendered his sincere thanks for the many kindnesses he had received . He

considered it would bo his duty to attend the Lodge as often as lay in his power , while he should endeavour to promote its interests and advance its welfare to the best of his ability . A Past Secretary ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Myers , and then the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and in due course the customary toasts were

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honoured . The loyal ones having been disposed of , Bro . Salmon gave that of the Worshipfnl Master , a sentiment he felt which would be endorsed by all . Tho Worsh'pful Master of the Lodge was an excellent man nnd a most excellent Mason . He had shown his z ° al and kindly feelings on many occasions . Ho hsul the welfare of the

Lily Lodge thoroughly at heart , as was evidenced by fcho trouble he had taken for weeks pasfc to ensnre tho success of that day ' s meeting and the enjoyment of tho members and visitors who mighfc be present . The Worshipful Master tendered his thanks . He did nob know what was tho height of a Mason ' s ambition if it was not tha

office in which he had that day been installed . He was particularly pleased to be surrounded on such an of'cision bv so many personal friends as he saw around him . He hoped he should carry out his dnties in snch a way that twelve months hence the brethren would be able to say he hid worked with credit to himself and for the benefit ;

of the Lodge . The Past Masters were next toasted , the Worshipful Master referring to the qualifications of each , ancl particularly thanking Bro . Myers for tho ability he had shown in performing the installation ceremony that day . Bro . Myers felt the Worshipful Master must be recognised as a good man and a worthy brother , or

he wonld never have risen to his present high position . Broa . Salmon , Hubbard , Young , and others also acknowledged tho toast , which waa followed by that of thn Masonic Institutions , which was acknowledged by Bro . Pierpoint P . M . The health ofthe Visitors was next proposed , the Worshipful Master tendering a hearty welcome to the many

guests who had honoured tho Lodge with their presence . Bro . Tickle in a measure regretted the Lily Lodgo waa not included in the Masonic Province of Middlesex ; in snch a case it mighfc not only bear the designation of Lily of Richmond , bufc also be recognised aa fche Lily of the county . Bros . Crutch , Twinn , Soper , Cusworth ,

Forge , and others also responded , and other toasts having been given the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . A very enjoyable musical programme was arranged for the evening , fche artistes being Miss Ada Patterson , Bro . Sidney Tower and Bro . Arthur Combes , while Bro . Fountain Meen presided at the piano . The various songs were rendered in splendid style .

AMHERST LODGE , No . 1223 . A LARGE number of well-known Masons attended to witness the installation of the Master of the above Lodge , at Riverhead , near Sevenoaks , on Saturday , the 6 th May . There were present : — Earl Amherst the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . J . Smith Eastes Past Grand Deacon the Very Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bros . Rev . T . S . Curteis Prov . Grand

Chaplain , T . S . Warne Prov . G . S . W ., Charles Graham P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , R . S . Wilmofc P . P . G R ., G . B . Chapman P . M . Egyptian No . 27 and W . M . 298 , W . 0 . Cripps P . M . Holmesdale 874 and Wor . Master 2200 , I . G . Calway P . M . Sackville 1619 Secretary Holmesdale 874 , A . Yonng P . M . 1414 , E . Sweeney P . M . 706 , J . Hillhouse P . M . 228 , C Coupland P . M . 913 , S . L . Green P . M . 1414 ,

S . Clarke P . M . 706 , H . H . Shirley P . M . 1491 , W . J . Collins P . M . 766 , VV . T . Hammond W . M . 874 , G . F . Varty W . M . 1854 , 0 . Holerofr VV . M . 1414 , W . Drewitt S . W . 889 , W . J . C Brooks J . W . 22

J . W . Jull J . W . 1414 , N . H . Turner J . D . 2000 , 0 . Broad Steward 1632 , J . M . Broad 1743 , T . Whiting 22 , M . Heath J . W . 766 , G . Graham Bell 144 , J . Morgan 1826 , and the following members of the Lodge : E . S . Strange W . M ., J . J . Birch S . W ., W . Sparrowhawk J . W ., R . Durtnell P . M . P . P . G . Sup . of Works Treasnrer , J . H . Jewell P . M .

P . P . G . O . Secretary , A . H . Lee S . D ., J . Hamlin J . D ., F . P . Lee I . G ., P . S . Darnell D . C , 0 . Hooker A . D . C , W . H . Pascoe Organist , and South Tyler ; P . M . ' s E . J . Dodd P . P . G . O ., A . W . Durefc P . G . Steward , 0 . E . Birch , 0 . J . Craig , G . T . Thomes ; Bros . N . Strange , Potter , Ryder , Hanmer , Staite , Grunwcll , J . Willmot ,

R . Stevenson , J . Fyfe , L . G . Smith , T . Baker , H . S . Strange , LT . Crane , E . Pilliner , G . Dixon , S . Newman , T . F . McGeagh , W . Bnrfoot , and P . G . Townend . After the Deputy Grand Master had entered the Lodge and had been saluted by the brethren , the Right Worship fnl tho Provincial Grand Master , Earl Amherst , was

announced , and the Provincial Grand Officers and the Past Masters met him , and a procession was formed . The Provincial Grand Master having ; taken his seat ho was saluted in the usual way . The W . M ., Bro . E . S . Strange , then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . A . W . Durefc P . M . P G . S . acting as Director of Ceremonies .

Tho ceremony was performed iu such a maunci * as to elicit a general expression of satisfaction , and the Provincial Grand Master , who assumed tho chair after tho ceremony , said ho did so in order that he might express to tho brethren how much ho was pleased with the work of Bro . Strange , and that he always liked to see a Master of a

Lodge instal hia snecessor . Lord Amherst expressed his regret thab ho would be unable to remain to the banquet , on account of pressing private business . Ho was loudly applauded by the brethren . The Officers wero then appointed by the W . M ., and hearty good wishes having been <; ivL-n all round , tho brethren adjourned to

a first-rate banquet , supplied by the landlord of tho Amherst Arms Hotel , Bro . Waller . Bro . Birch , the new W . M ., was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Provincial Grand Chaplain , and fcho Provincial G . S . W ., and tho other Provincial Grand Officers . The Depnty Provincial Grand Master , Bro , J . Smith Easfcos ,

responded for tho Graud Officers , and was received enthusiastically by tho brethren . He also responded to the toasfc of tho Provincial Grand Officers . Hin remarks about Lord Amherst having taken tin * i * huir at Grand Lorlge only a short time back were also received with ¦ lelight . Tho Provincial G . S . W ., Bro . Warne , made a very amusing

speech , in which ho said that tlie Provincial Grand Chaplain was to lollovv him and was preparing a . speech . Tho Rev . Bro . Curteis , also replying to tho toasfc , denied tho soft impeachment . The other usual toasts having been drunk , the brethren dispersed , highly pleased with one of the most successful meetings in the history of this rapidly increasing and highly popular Kentish Lodge .